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Chasing October: A Fan's Crusade

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A Chicago Cubs fan tries to drum up enthusiasm for the team's possible trip to the World Series.

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Dave Hoekstra Chicago Sun-Times 03/23/2007
3/4
Worth seeing even if you're not a baseball fan, since Chasing October is about the ties that bind, as well as those that can break. Go to Full Review
Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune 03/22/2007
2/4
Chasing October is probably a movie only a diehard Cubs fan could love. Go to Full Review
Richard Nilsen Arizona Republic 03/16/2007
3.5/5
Whether you find the film funny, inspiring or exasperating will depend on how deeply you buy the setup. In these days of Postmodern times, nothing it seems is quite what it seems. Go to Full Review
Erik Childress eFilmCritic.com 03/23/2007
3/4
Chasing October is not the all-encompassing document on the Cubs that I'm sure even Matt Liston would love to see someday. But it is another chapter in the book racking up more disasters than the Old Testament. Go to Full Review
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08/29/2011 You gotta be kidding me! This guy Matt Liston ruined his credit, his life, and lost his hot girlfriend because of a pathetic Cubs baseball team. Liston epitomizes what the Cubs are, LOSERS. I'd call this madness or insanity, but it's more like stupidity. Other than that it was an amusing documentary to watch as I love seeing the pain of sad sack Cubs fans. White Sox nation says hello Steve Liston and at least you did get to see a World Series victory in 2005. If anything you should a least thank the White Sox for allowing you to see a World Series champion in the fine city of Chicago. God knows it won't happen on the Northside in your or my lifetime. Let the drought continue... See more 05/11/2009 An entertaining docu-comedy along the lines of the Morgan Spurlock films, Chasing October follows the adventures of film-maker Matt Liston as he becomes an unofficial mascot for the Chicago Cubs during their devastating 2003 season. Looking at Matt's top three favorite things, you can begin to guess what happens in the film: 1) The Cubs, 2) Lou Malnati's Pizza, 3) Girlfriend. See more 02/22/2008 I felt the power, insanity, and pain of the 2003 season all over again. I love this film not just because I'm a Cubs fan and it legitmizes my obsession, but because it's hilarious and heart-breaking and oh-so-real. See more 08/09/2007 2003 still breaks my heart. It is great being able to relive it though. See more 08/03/2007 A great flick about what it means to be a Cubs fan. The fact that Matt Liston decided to make this film in 2003 is (unfortunately) almost too perfect. Most Cubs fans went into the season with moderate expectations, but we were all believing in October when they got SO close. It's not about curses. It's not about losers. It's about passion and believing that good things will happen to those who wait. Super cool flick for die-hard Cub fans. However, if you are truly passionate about the Cubs, heed the director's warning. Viewer discretion is advised. The 2003 post-season segment brings back lots of memories... (*Side note: Liston also worked on as production assistant for both Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, which has nothing to do with this movie, but makes me like him even more.) See more 07/04/2007 One of the best movies ive ever seen. Its a must see for cub fans. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Chicago Cubs fan tries to drum up enthusiasm for the team's possible trip to the World Series.
Director
Matt Liston
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m